--- title: "HSN Code for Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other | HSN 38089390 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38089390 related to Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089390/" --- # HSN Code 38089390: Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) - [Sub-chapter 3808: Agricultural pesticides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3808/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plantgrowth regulated : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38089390 ? It includes Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other ### How much GST applies to Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other? Under HSN 38089390, Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38089390 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹11,802 Cr (−1.67% YoY) — 0.3207% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2,406 Cr (+22.21% YoY) — 0.0396% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹9,396 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #30 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3808: 32.65% of its exports; import side 17.19% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3808: #1 of 87 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #31 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +39.59% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3808: 32.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38089390 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3808 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3808 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 5,951.22 | 0.2605% | — | 26.94% | 1,222.07 | 0.0341% | — | 13.19% | +4,729.15 | #39 | | FY 2019-20 | 7,173.99 | 0.3259% | +20.55% | 30.24% | 1,048.07 | 0.0313% | −14.24% | 11.52% | +6,125.92 | #32 | | FY 2020-21 | 8,578.14 | 0.3988% | +19.57% | 32.37% | 1,894.22 | 0.0650% | +80.73% | 15.25% | +6,683.92 | #31 | | FY 2021-22 | 11,974.64 | 0.3816% | +39.59% | 32.81% | 2,138.11 | 0.0468% | +12.88% | 16.00% | +9,836.53 | #32 | | FY 2022-23 | 15,539.99 | 0.4292% | +29.77% | 36.00% | 3,117.38 | 0.0542% | +45.80% | 21.78% | +12,422.61 | #25 | | FY 2023-24 | 12,001.97 | 0.3317% | −22.77% | 34.58% | 1,968.35 | 0.0350% | −36.86% | 16.87% | +10,033.62 | #33 | | FY 2024-25 | 11,801.92 | 0.3207% | −1.67% | 32.65% | 2,405.56 | 0.0396% | +22.21% | 17.19% | +9,396.36 | #31 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.09%/yr, imports 11.95%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38089390 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.09% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38089390 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5,951.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11,801.92 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38089390 ranked #31 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38089390 ranks #31 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3808, it ranks #1 of 87. By trade surplus, it ranks #30 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38089390 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38089390 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.59% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹9,396.36 Crore in HSN Code 38089390 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11,801.92 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2,405.56 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹9,396.36 Crore — ranking #30 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.95% CAGR signals rising demand for Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other India's imports under HSN Code 38089390 have grown at 11.95% CAGR, reaching ₹2,405.56 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38089390 contributes 32.65% of Sub-Chapter 3808 exports — ranked #1 Among the 87 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3808, HSN Code 38089390 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 32.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.19% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3808 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 38089390: Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other (this hsn code) | ₹11,802 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38089199: Insecticides, Rodenticides & Plant Growth Regulators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089199/) | ₹9,224 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38089290: Other\| Fungicides\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089290/) | ₹8,276 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 38086900: Other specified goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38086900/) | ₹1,339 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 38089135: Cipermethrin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089135/) | ₹929 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 38089151: Goods specified in supplementary note 4 to this chapter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089151/) | ₹812 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 38089141: Goods specified in supplementary note 2 to this chapter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089141/) | ₹697 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 38089350: Inorganic Chemicals for Use in Industry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089350/) | ₹640 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 38089320: Prepared Culture Media](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089320/) | ₹598 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 38089400: Disinfectants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089400/) | ₹397 Cr |